Mastermind Meets The MS661 C-M

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Hey thanks for that! I can't tell a difference in weight between 394 & 660 wearing 32" bars. One thing I did notice is what seems to be a rather small gas tank for a saw that size.
Hope it serves you well. The tank holes about a quart, but I have a feeling ol Randy didn't port it with fuel economy in mind. It'll eat a tank in 5-6 big cuts. Hope it doesn't eat u'r profits:D
 
I tried to talk you into waiting......but noooooooo. :)
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Yep, that's it.


I'm a Loyalist. Im loyal to a fault. I pick a brand- I stick to that brand. I pick a builder- I stick with that builder. There were bigger factors that went into purchasing the 395 from Dex than just the saw as I have stated here for public record. Besides those considerations I stole that 395 at $900 shipped- it doesn't have a scratch on it, it came with a brand new Sugi Bar and chain, it's already ported. (Everything in the Universe aligned on that deal). Besides, a 661 probably cost $1300 +$250 to port. I got the 395 at $900, there is no wait on the bench, and I have money left over to go towards the 540xp. And I stayed true to my brand.:rock:
 
I wish I knew he wanted a 661? Steven, you are a good man. I would hope that the 395 spanks that 661 (should :))
He'll have to have both......you'll see. :D

Took to long in my post I see.

Your probably right. But it'll be spring and I'll be back into my "Money Time" of year.
 
Stihl doesn't usually go backwards on new releases. If they are marketing the 661 as the replacement of the 660 (and not just another model in the lineup) then we have every reason to believe they are onto something with it.
260<261, 261<261cm, 441<441cm, 460<461, 660?661. The only one they went backwards on is the 361>362. I'd say it will respond very well- well enough to triumph over the 660. The only question is can it hang with a 395xp. 395xp has owned the top spot in the 90+cc bracket for a long time.
 
We'll call the next installment, Mastermind Modifies The MS661
Randy if the thread on working the 661 is half as good as the one you did working that 461 for the fund raiser for tbone that would have to be one of the best threads I have seen on working a saw I can't wait for pictures you really are the master and your work is very well respected over here in Ozz :bowdown:
 
Stihl doesn't usually go backwards on new releases. If they are marketing the 661 as the replacement of the 660 (and not just another model in the lineup) then we have every reason to believe they are onto something with it.
260<261, 261<261cm, 441<441cm, 460<461, 660?661. The only one they went backwards on is the 361>362. I'd say it will respond very well- well enough to triumph over the 660. The only question is can it hang with a 395xp. 395xp has owned the top spot in the 90+cc bracket for a long time.
Don't agree on the 361-362 being less saw. The new version with M Tronic is a stronger 362. Not quite sure how it stands against the 361 but it is stronger than the "old" 362.

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Don't agree on the 361-362 being less saw. The new version with M Tronic is a stronger 362. Not quite sure how it stands against the 361 but it is stronger than the "old" 362.

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You'll be the only guy to comment on the MS 362 C-M's strength. Go ahead and share your comparo vids.
 
Let's see how this saw likes the mods........it might not respond well ya know.

Heck it doesn't have to do much to be better than the husky competition. It's already stronger than a 390 by a big margin and a 660 and 390 are usually pretty even in cut speed stock. It looks like there might be another win for stihl. That puts them ahead in every category except 60cc in my book.
 
I'm a Loyalist. Im loyal to a fault. I pick a brand- I stick to that brand. I pick a builder- I stick with that builder. There were bigger factors that went into purchasing the 395 from Dex than just the saw as I have stated here for public record. Besides those considerations I stole that 395 at $900 shipped- it doesn't have a scratch on it, it came with a brand new Sugi Bar and chain, it's already ported. (Everything in the Universe aligned on that deal). Besides, a 661 probably cost $1300 +$250 to port. I got the 395 at $900, there is no wait on the bench, and I have money left over to go towards the 540xp. And I stayed true to my brand.:rock:
That was a steal at that price, can't wait to see it up against the 661.
 
Heck it doesn't have to do much to be better than the husky competition. It's already stronger than a 390 by a big margin and a 660 and 390 are usually pretty even in cut speed stock. It looks like there might be another win for stihl. That puts them ahead in every category except 60cc in my book.

550 out of the box is a bit stronger than the 261. The 441 is like packing a Volkswagen. And well the 880 when speed matters isn't setting any world records :buttkick:

It'd be cool to see Stihl take the top of the mountain. Especially with new technology. The 661cm is looking great so far. But there will be a point when the 372 is replaced and I think by that happens more companies will be trying this technology. Performance won't be the difference so much as weight and handling. It might be a while before we see another AT or M-Tronic saw release so I'm curious to see how things shake out here.
 

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